‘Pilots were forced to brake firmly’: Jetstar, Qatar Air planes narrowly avoid collision at Sydney airport
No passengers were injured, but a cabin attendant required treatment from paramedics, Jetstar says
A Jetstar Airways and a Qatar Airways plane narrowly avoided a collision at Sydney Airport on Sunday (Aug 9), causing flight delays and safety concerns. No passengers were injured, but a cabin attendant required medical treatment from paramedics. Jetstar Airlines stated that their pilots had to brake firmly after another aircraft approached too closely while taxiing out from its bay.
The Qatar Airways plane involved was reportedly being towed to a remote parking stand after landing earlier in the morning. Airservices Australia, the air traffic management authority, is investigating the incident and providing assistance to ensure safety. The airport has implemented new measures to manage flight traffic and minimize delays for passengers.
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